Senior Software Engineer – Tech Lead & Mentor

WGU; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 144,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

WGU in Utah seeks a Senior Software Engineer to research, design, develop, and implement software for the university’s education platform. You will mentor engineers, lead technical initiatives, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and high quality.

Expect Java, REST, ServiceNow, and cloud-based services, with databases like Oracle/MySQL/Aurora. Strong SDLC, security, and cost-conscious design are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6 years of software development experience.
• Experience with web-based applications and services using Java, REST, ServiceNow, and related technologies.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, Aurora) and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, security, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Experience designing scalable, cost-conscious software systems in SaaS/cloud environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and mentor for engineers and teams.
• Lead or consult on engineering projects, translating requirements into designs and high-quality code.
• Ensure service quality and on-time project delivery within scope and budget.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and potential solutions early in projects.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and other disciplines to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Share knowledge through mentoring, presentations, and documentation.

Skills

Java

REST

ServiceNow

Web services

Databases

Software architecture

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IntelliJ/VS Code

JIRA

Git

AWS

Job description

WGU in Utah seeks a Senior Software Engineer to research, design, develop, and implement software for the university’s education platform. You will mentor engineers, lead technical initiatives, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and high quality.

Expect Java, REST, ServiceNow, and cloud-based services, with databases like Oracle/MySQL/Aurora. Strong SDLC, security, and cost-conscious design are essential.